Kyler Murray Apologizes for Social Media Post
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray issued a public apology on Wednesday following the controversy generated by a social media post. The post, which has since been deleted, showed Murray wearing a retro Michael Vick Virginia Tech jersey while posing with one of his two bulldogs. The Instagram post, made on Tuesday, generated negative reactions online, which led Murray to remove it and express his empathy towards those who felt offended.Murray explained that he chose to wear the jersey, which he also wore before Sunday’s victory against the Carolina Panthers, due to his admiration for Vick during his upbringing. The player has two American bulldogs, named Swoosh and Trunks, and it was with the latter that he posed for the photo. The quarterback emphasized the treatment his pets receive:“Under no circumstances, form, or manner do I condone animal cruelty or dog fighting,” Murray stated during his weekly press conference.
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Finally, Murray offered a direct apology to those who felt affected by the publication.“They are both treated like kings,” Murray stated. “So, in no way, shape, or form am I condoning that. But, yes, I saw how it affected people and decided to remove it.
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